Elegant and spacious three bedroom residence in a trophy prewar building on Fifth Avenue directly across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Enter into a semi-private elevator landing to a formal gallery foyer. The expansive living room with wood burning fireplace has abundant natural light through oversized windows featuring 32 window panes at tree-level. There are two corner bedrooms with multiple exposures, either of which could serve as the master suite. The third bedroom has an expanded walk-in closet. The south facing kitchen has double door windows that open to blue sky views of the tallest residential building in the world. Sub zero refrigerator, wine fridge, vented gas range, dishwasher, and separate laundry room with energy efficient Asko washer and dryer. All of the bathrooms have windows. The third bathroom was reconfigured as a half bath powder room with Toto toilet, but could be changed back to the original layout as a third full bathroom. This home features tall 9ft 4in ceilings with seven-zone central air to allow for customized temperature control. Hardwood floors are in excellent condition. Located in a prime location at 83rd Street on Museum Mile, this full service doorman building has one of the most impressive marble lobbies in New York. 1016 Fifth has a live-in resident manager, fitness facility, and private storage in the basement. Pets and pied-a-terres are welcome.